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Chain Lever Block (Lever Hoist) Selection — Quick Reference (AS 1418.2)
Chain lever blocks (lever hoists / ratchet lever blocks) lift + lower + tension loads using a ratchet mechanism + lever handle — usable in ANY orientation (horizontal, angled, vertical). Compact + portable vs full chain blocks. Selection turns on WLL + chain length + applications.
| Capacity (WLL) | Chain Diameter | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 t / 750 kg | 5.6 – 6 mm | Light workshop + workshop fixturing + small fab assembly |
| 1.5 t | 7.1 – 8 mm | General workshop lifting + light rigging |
| 3.0 t | 10 mm | Standard industrial — most common workshop choice |
| 6.0 t | 13 mm | Heavy fabrication + plant maintenance + mining services |
| 9.0 t | 16 mm | Heavy industrial + rail + heavy machinery rigging |
| 10.0 t | 16 – 18 mm | Largest standard lever block — heavy structural work |
Critical rules: Lever blocks are MULTI-DIRECTIONAL (lift, lower, pull horizontally, tension at angle) — unlike chain blocks which are vertical-only. Always engage the safety pawl before applying force. Use FREE-CHAIN mode to pre-position chain length, then engage ratchet for load. NEVER use a cheater bar to extend the lever — exceeds the WLL design + safety factor. Brands: Austlift, Beaver, Toho, Challenger, Garrick Herbert, Pacific Hoists. Compliance: AS 1418.2 + AS 3775 tagged + inspected annually. Companion: hoists, chain blocks, lifting chains, come-along winch guide.
Chain Lever Blocks and Lever Hoists from 0.75T to 10T from Austlift, Beaver, Toho, Challenger, Garrick Herbert and Pacific Hoists
A chain lever block (also called a lever hoist or ratchet lever block) is a portable mechanical lifting and pulling device that uses a ratchet mechanism and a lever handle to lift, lower, tension or pull loads using a short hand chain.
Unlike a chain block (which requires a fixed overhead beam and lifts directly downward), a lever block can be used horizontally or at any angle, making it the preferred tool for load tensioning, positioning and pulling in confined spaces, maintenance operations, rigging, mobile plant work and anywhere a fixed overhead structure is unavailable.
AIMS Industrial sells an extensive range of chain lever blocks from from Austlift, Beaver, Toho, Challenger, Garrick Herbert and Pacific Hoists — Australian lifting equipment and rigging brands supplying construction, mining, resources, manufacturing and maintenance industries across Australia with rated and compliance-marked lifting equipment.
The Chain Lever Blocks Range
Our product range covers lever hoists in 0.75T, 1.5T, 3T, 6T and 9T working load limits with standard lift heights of 1.5m and 3m, across multiple brands to suit budget, duty cycle and compliance requirements.
- Austlift Chain Lever Blocks: Austlift is an Australian rigging and lifting equipment brand supplying rated chain blocks, lever blocks, slings and rigging hardware. Austlift lever blocks are manufactured to AS/NZS and international standards with individual test certificates, making them compliant for use under the Australian Work Health & Safety (WHS) regulations governing lifting equipment.
- Beaver Chain Lever Blocks: Beaver supplies heavy-duty lever hoists for industrial, mining and construction lifting applications. Beaver lever blocks are designed for sustained daily use in harsh site environments where lighter-duty hoists would fail prematurely.
- Toho Chain Lever Blocks: Toho supplies lever blocks across the 0.75T to 9T range for general industrial and construction lifting. Toho provides reliable performance at a cost-effective price point for site lifting, rigging and load tensioning applications.
- Challenger, Garrick Herbert and Pacific Hoists: Challenger, Garrick Herbert and Pacific Hoists supply lever blocks for industrial and commercial lifting applications, providing additional brand and specification options across capacity and lift height combinations.
- Capacity Selection: Always select a lever block with a Working Load Limit (WLL) that exceeds the mass of the load being lifted. Include a safety factor appropriate to the application — industry practice is to not exceed 80% of the WLL in normal use. For suspended loads in the vertical plane, the full WLL should be assessed against dynamic loading conditions.
- Lift Height and Chain Length: Standard lever blocks are supplied with 1.5m or 3m of load chain. If the required lift height exceeds the standard chain length, specify an extended chain model. Do not add chain extensions not rated for the hoist's WLL.
- Compliance and Inspection: All lifting equipment used in Australian workplaces must be rated, inspected and maintained in accordance with AS 4991 (lifting devices) and the relevant WHS regulations. Ensure lever blocks are inspected before each use and periodically by a competent person, with inspection records maintained.
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People Also Ask — Chain Lever Blocks (Come-Alongs)
Q: What's a chain lever block?
A chain lever block (also called come-along, lever chain hoist, or lever block) is a manual lifting/pulling device with a load chain and a lever-operated mechanism. Ratchet ratio gives mechanical advantage — manual lever input produces high lifting/pulling force. Used for: rigging and mobile lifting (where electric hoists aren't available), tensioning cables and ropes, vehicle recovery, mining maintenance, and any short-pull application. WLL ratings 250kg through 9000kg+ depending on size. See [Lever Block Guide](/blogs/product-guides/lever-block-guide).
Q: Chain lever block vs chain block?
Chain lever block (come-along): lever-operated, designed for short pulls and angled lifts, faster operation than chain block, suitable for mobile rigging work. Chain block (chain hoist): hand-chain operated continuous winding, designed for sustained vertical lifting, smoother but slower. For vertical lifts only at fixed locations: chain block. For angled pulls, mobile rigging, short-distance lifts: lever block. Many workshops use both for different applications.
Q: What WLL lever block do I need?
Match Working Load Limit to maximum pull with 1.5-2.0× safety factor. Workshop common: 750kg-1500kg (light rigging), 3000kg-6000kg (heavy mining and construction), 9000kg+ (specialty heavy industrial). Don't exceed WLL — overload causes mechanism failure with potential for serious injury. WLL is marked permanently on the block body. Don't use unmarked or uncertified equipment for any commercial lifting.
Q: Are lever blocks AS 1418 compliant?
Yes — AS 1418.2 covers manual chain hoists (including lever blocks) and specifies design, safety factors, and testing requirements. Quality manufacturer lever blocks (Pacific Hoists, Tiger, Yokota, Yale) carry AS 1418 certification + AS 2550 (Cranes — Safe Use) compliance. For commercial use, annual third-party inspection required + documented inspection records. Don't use unmarked or uncertified lever blocks in commercial settings — penalties apply.
Q: How do I maintain lever blocks?
Pre-use inspection: visual check for chain damage, frame distortion, lever wear. Annual full inspection by competent person — measure chain elongation (chain stretches with use; replace when 5% over original length), check brake mechanism, replace worn hooks. Damaged lever blocks must be tagged out of service immediately. Quality lever blocks last 10-20+ years with periodic maintenance and load chain replacement. AIMS stocks replacement load chains and service kits.